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Small-scale livestock production is a good fit for many farms in the Four Corners Region, because small farms often have land that is best suited for grazing, rather than raising high value crops. When the demand for meat from heritage breed animals is added to the equation, it makes sense for small farmers to add livestock to their operations. However, in order to benefit from higher prices that direct sales of meat to consumers and restaurants brings, producers must have their animals slaughtered at facilities that provide state or federal inspection. The limited number of custom slaughterhouses that offer inspection services are a challenge for small scale livestock producers both here in the Four Corners Region, and in most of the U.S.Impediments for Small Scale Livestock Productionhttp://ksjd.org/post/impediments-small-scale-livestock-production
57612 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 13 Jun 2017 14:38:59 +0000Impediments for Small Scale Livestock ProductionPlenty United , a two year old firm, plans to increase production of lettuce, arugula and herbs to over three million pounds annually in their 51,000 square foot converted factory building located by San Francisco Bay. They also plan to set up growing operations near 60 cities in the U.S. and to eventually expand operations globally. The company raised 26 million dollars to fund the startup of their San Francisco operation, and have reportedly received backing from billionaires Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt and various investment firms. Plenty United isn't the only urban farm. Another example of re-purposed building is the Brooklyn Grange Farm , which is a roof top garden at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City.Is Urban Agriculture A Fad or A Trend? http://ksjd.org/post/urban-agriculture-fad-or-trend
55912 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 09 May 2017 14:58:13 +0000Is Urban Agriculture A Fad or A Trend? Kellie PettyjohnIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Tucker Robinson, co-owner of WildEdge Brewing , about his transition from archeology to brewing, using local food and ingredients in crafting his beer, and what will be offered at the brewery scheduled to open on April 11th on North Market Street in downtown Cortez.WildEdge Brewing: The New Beer In Townhttp://ksjd.org/post/wildedge-brewing-new-beer-town
54195 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 04 Apr 2017 17:55:41 +0000WildEdge Brewing: The New Beer In TownKellie PettyjohnThe term " food justice " refers to a community's right to grow, sell, and eat healthy food that is fresh, nutritious, affordable, and culturally-appropriate. In this three-part series, Big Fat Farm Show host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with people who are all working in different ways to address the issue of food justice in their communities. These individuals were all part of recent food justice workshops that were held at Fort Lewis College on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In the third and final part in this series, Kellie talks with Stephanie and Amanda from Project Feed The Hood , an Albuquerque organization working to provide lower income neighborhoods access to healthy foods.Food Justicehttp://ksjd.org/post/food-justice
50853 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 07 Feb 2017 15:40:00 +0000Food JusticeBob BraggAccess the full report, referenced in the January 31 Ag Markets & More show, from Oklahoma State University's Food and Agricultural Products Center at: http://fapc.biz/news/fapc-selects-top-10-food-trends-for-2017Top 10 Food Trends for 2017http://ksjd.org/post/top-10-food-trends-2017
51132 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 31 Jan 2017 15:58:27 +0000Top 10 Food Trends for 2017Kellie PettyjohnOn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn interviews James Hunter, Farm Director of We Over Me Farm at Paul Quinn College . The college made the news when they plowed under their football field to plant a garden, leading to a cascade of changes in the local food system.How One Texas College Decided To Put Food Over Footballhttp://ksjd.org/post/how-one-texas-college-decided-put-food-over-football
49535 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 20 Dec 2016 16:00:00 +0000How One Texas College Decided To Put Food Over FootballKellie PettyjohnThe time-honored tradition of seed saving is one of the best ways to for a farmer or gardener to feel connected to the plants that they grow. In this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Lee-Ann Hill of Laughing Wolf Farm and the Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance about why seed saving is an important part of understanding the food we grow, and how it can lead to a more sustainable food network.The Vital Beauty of Seed Savinghttp://ksjd.org/post/vital-beauty-seed-saving
46211 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 20 Sep 2016 14:56:15 +0000The Vital Beauty of Seed SavingKellie PettyjohnThe Mancos Food Share project is working to address hunger and food security by supporting healthy and local food access for those in need. In this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show , host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Gretchen Groenke from Mancos Food Share about hunger and food insecurity in our communities and how the project is hoping to address the problem.The Mancos Food Share Projecthttp://ksjd.org/post/mancos-food-share-project
44614 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 16 Aug 2016 14:00:00 +0000The Mancos Food Share ProjectGail BinklyA new micro-brewery appears to be in the works for downtown Cortez. On Tuesday, the City Council unanimously approved on first reading two measures designed to allow for the development of the micro-brewery and tap room on the northwest corner of Market and North streets, across from the First Baptist Church.New Microbrewery Still On Tap for Cortezhttp://ksjd.org/post/new-microbrewery-still-tap-cortez
44010 as http://ksjd.orgWed, 27 Jul 2016 20:36:37 +0000New Microbrewery Still On Tap for CortezKellie PettyjohnLong-distance endurance racing can be a grueling physical ordeal and it is critical that racers prepare themselves properly. in this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Dustin Partridge, owner of Zuma Natural Foods and long-distance endurance racer, about the nutrition required for endurance races, and why it is critical for good race performance and staying healthy.Proper Nutrition For Endurance Racinghttp://ksjd.org/post/proper-nutrition-endurance-racing
42473 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 21 Jun 2016 15:21:33 +0000Proper Nutrition For Endurance RacingTom YoderThe Montezuma School to Farm Project continues to help local kids learn about food, food systems, and the importance of a healthy diet. KSJD's Tom Yoder talked with Christine Foote, Program Coordinator for the Montezuma School To Farm Project, about the latest initiatives they are bringing to area schools, and what to expect at their annual Spring Hoedown event on Saturday night.Montezuma School To Farm Project & The 4th Annual Spring Hoedownhttp://ksjd.org/post/montezuma-school-farm-project-4th-annual-spring-hoedown
40164 as http://ksjd.orgFri, 22 Apr 2016 15:45:18 +0000Joanie TrusselIn this episode of Pandora's Box, co-host Joanie Trussel talks with Gretchen Groenke with Mancos FoodShare about food insecurity and how education about food systems and food production for our children is a key part of the solution.Food Insecurity and Food Educationhttp://ksjd.org/post/food-insecurity-and-food-education
35518 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 29 Dec 2015 17:00:46 +0000Food Insecurity and Food EducationSarah SyversonIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Sarah Syverson talks with DeWayne Jackson, Master Brewer at the Mancos Brewing Company, about the history of beer making, how he approaches his craft, and why local ingredients are important to his business.The Art of Brewing Beerhttp://ksjd.org/post/art-brewing-beer
34755 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 08 Dec 2015 16:38:32 +0000The Art of Brewing BeerSarah SyversonIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, KSJD's Sarah Syverson talks with Ole Bye, Manager of the Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative , and their board president Kim Lindgren about how the Cooperative provides local produce to restaurants, schools, and businesses across the region, and how the cooperative model benefits small farmers.The Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperativehttp://ksjd.org/post/southwest-farm-fresh-cooperative
33582 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 10 Nov 2015 17:28:24 +0000The Southwest Farm Fresh CooperativeSarah SyversonIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, KSJD's Sarah Syverson talks with Tim Stubbs of the Pie Maker Bakery in Cortez about the history of coffee, the challenges of growing coffee sustainably, and the latest in coffee consumption: nitro cold brew coffee.Nitro Cold Brew Coffeehttp://ksjd.org/post/nitro-cold-brew-coffee
32992 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 27 Oct 2015 15:44:28 +0000Nitro Cold Brew CoffeeJoanie TrusselIn this episode of Pandora's Box, host Joanie Trussel talks with Shamai Buckel, a founding member of the Kiva Montessori Charter School in Cortez, and Laurie Hall of The Farm Bistro restaurant about their collaboration to feed Kiva students fresh, local foods at lunch time, and the impact it has on children's health and well-being.School Lunch Programs and Children's Healthhttp://ksjd.org/post/school-lunch-programs-and-childrens-health
32127 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 06 Oct 2015 15:31:48 +0000School Lunch Programs and Children's HealthSarah SyversonIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Sarah Syverson talks with Sandi VanHouteen, Cortez School District Food Service Director, and Danyel Mezzanatto, Cortez Middle School Production Manager, about Colorado Proud Day and how it is being celebrated in local school cafeterias with farm-fresh produce from area farms and school gardens.Colorado Proud Day In Our Local Schoolshttp://ksjd.org/post/colorado-proud-day-our-local-schools
31813 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 29 Sep 2015 15:34:44 +0000Colorado Proud Day In Our Local SchoolsSarah SyversonIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, KSJD's Sarah Syverson talks with Taz Vass, owner and operator of the Dolores Food Market , about how locally owned grocery stores compete with larger national chain stores and the economics of offering local produce.The Economics of Running a Local Groceryhttp://ksjd.org/post/economics-running-local-grocery
30571 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 01 Sep 2015 16:44:53 +0000The Economics of Running a Local GrocerySarah SyversonIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, KSJD's Sarah Syverson talks with Bob Gorman with the USDA Farm To School Program, and Jim Dyer, Colorado State Lead for the National Farm To School Network, about how these programs are working to teach our children about food and nutrition across the country.National School To Farm Programshttp://ksjd.org/post/national-school-farm-programs
28853 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 21 Jul 2015 15:23:10 +0000National School To Farm ProgramsTom YoderIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Michele Martz and Mark Matteis of Song Haven Farm about recent issues that have come up with large-scale chicken and egg production, and how they are working to provide a place on their farm to raise happy chickens that are well-treated, fed proper and nutritious grains and insects, and produce delicious eggs. Song Haven Farm's Indiegogo campaign website: www.indiegogo.com/projects/songhaven-farm-set-your-chickens-free#/storyHappy Chickens and Their Eggshttp://ksjd.org/post/happy-chickens-and-their-eggs
27658 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 23 Jun 2015 15:49:28 +0000Happy Chickens and Their Eggs